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Espérance Sportive de Tunis (EST) is one of the most successful and historic football clubs in Tunisia and Africa. Based in Tunis, the club was founded in 1919 and has a massive following across the continent.
Club Overview
- Full Name: Espérance Sportive de Tunis
- Founded: 1919
- Stadium: Stade Olympique de Radès (Capacity: ~60,000)
- Nickname: "Taraji" / "Blood & Gold" (Sang et Or)
- League: Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1
Achievements
- Tunisian Ligue 1 Titles: 30+ (Most in Tunisia)
- Tunisian Cup: 15+
- CAF Champions League Titles: 4 (Last won in 2019)
- CAF Super Cup: 1+
- Arab Club Champions Cup: 3
- FIFA Club World Cup: Best finish – 4th place (2019)
Rivalry
- Biggest Rival: Club Africain (Tunis Derby – one of North Africa’s most heated derbies)
- Also has rivalries with Étoile du Sahel and CS Sfaxien in Tunisia.
Famous Players (Past & Present)
- Tarek Dhiab – Club legend and Tunisia’s greatest player.
- Mejdi Traoui – Key midfielder in the club’s early 2000s success.
- Youssef Msakni – One of Tunisia’s top footballers.
- Anice Badri – Key player in the 2018 & 2019 CAF Champions League wins.
- Ferjani Sassi – Former midfielder known for his performances in Tunisia and abroad.
Recent Success
- Won back-to-back CAF Champions League titles in 2018 & 2019.
- Dominates the Tunisian Ligue 1, regularly winning league titles.
- Strong performances in the FIFA Club World Cup and CAF competitions.
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